Risky Shores

Author : George Behlmer
Publisher : Stanford University Press
Page : 477 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2018-07-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9781503605954

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Risky Shores by George Behlmer Pdf

“In sparkling, seamless prose, Risky Shores offers fresh insights into the cultural encounters between the British and the Melanesians.” —Dane Kennedy, author of Decolonization Why did the so-called “Cannibal Isles” of the Western Pacific fascinate Europeans for so long? Spanning three centuries—from Captain James Cook’s death on a Hawaiian beach in 1779 to the end of World War II in 1945—this book considers the category of “the savage” in the context of British Empire in the Western Pacific, reassessing the conduct of Islanders and the English-speaking strangers who encountered them. Sensationalized depictions of Melanesian “savages” as cannibals and headhunters created a unifying sense of Britishness during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. These exotic people inhabited the edges of empire—and precisely because they did, Britons who never had and never would leave the home islands could imagine their nation’s imperial reach. George Behlmer argues that Britain’s early visitors to the Pacific—mainly cartographers and missionaries—wielded the notion of savagery to justify their own interests. But savage talk was not simply a way to objectify and marginalize native populations: it would later serve also to emphasize the fragility of indigenous cultures. Behlmer by turns considers cannibalism, headhunting, missionary activity, the labor trade, and Westerners’ preoccupation with the perceived “primitiveness” of indigenous cultures, arguing that British representations of savagery were not merely straightforward expressions of colonial power, but also belied home-grown fears of social disorder. “A wonderful book: beautifully researched, compellingly written, and vitally important to debates about race relations and agency in the Pacific world . . . The result is an intellectual feast.” —Jane Samson, author of Race and Redemption

Author : George K. Behlmer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : History
ISBN : 1503605949

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Risky Shores by George K. Behlmer Pdf

Why did the so-called "Cannibal Isles" of the Western Pacific fascinate Europeans for so long? Spanning three centuries--from Captain James Cook's death on a Hawaiian beach in 1779 to the end of World War II in 1945--this book considers the category of "the savage" in the context of British Empire in the Western Pacific, reassessing the conduct of Islanders and the English-speaking strangers who encountered them. Sensationalized depictions of Melanesian "savages" as cannibals and headhunters created a unifying sense of Britishness during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. These exotic people inhabited the edges of empire--and precisely because they did, Britons who never had and never would leave the home islands could imagine their nation's imperial reach. George Behlmer argues that Britain's early visitors to the Pacific--mainly cartographers and missionaries--wielded the notion of savagery to justify their own interests. But savage talk was not simply a way to objectify and marginalize native populations: it would later serve also to emphasize the fragility of indigenous cultures. Behlmer by turns considers cannibalism, headhunting, missionary activity, the labor trade, and Westerners' preoccupation with the perceived "primitiveness" of indigenous cultures, arguing that British representations of savagery were not merely straightforward expressions of colonial power, but also belied home-grown fears of social disorder.

Author : Clara Armaroli,Derek W. T. Jackson,Denise Reed,Christophe Viavattene
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2020-01-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9782889633982

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Coastal Risk: Shores and Deltas in Peril by Clara Armaroli,Derek W. T. Jackson,Denise Reed,Christophe Viavattene Pdf

The interaction between land and sea is controlled by a number of processes that are in general driven by the equilibrium between environmental forcing components (e.g. hydrodynamic - waves, currents, surges), atmospheric (e.g. winds) and terrestrial (e.g. catchment land cover) and sediment dynamics. In the context of the Anthropocene epoch, the equilibrium in many coastal regions is now often altered by the influence of human activities. Successive human activities globally influence (indirectly) these forcing components, helping magnify the negative impact of extreme meteorological events and sea level rise. Directly, human activity can also influence a number of processes at a local scale within and between the catchment, the sea and the coast. For example, misplaced engineered infrastructure inside these naturally dynamic environments can accentuate disequilibrium, destabilizing shores and deltas. Development in catchments can promote rapid runoff, inducing sometimes-dramatic effects on downstream urbanized areas, the socio-economy as well as on coastal resources and ecosystems. This Research Topic aims to assemble research and review papers that focus on the dynamics of shores and deltas in peril under present conditions as well as in the future context of sea-level rise, climate change and adaptation strategies under various scenarios.

Author : Philip Briggs
Publisher : Bradt Travel Guides
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781784776053

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Somaliland by Philip Briggs Pdf

The pioneering first edition of this guidebook was the first dedicated entirely to Somaliland, and this second edition, fully updated and with a foreword by Simon Reeve, continues Bradt's groundbreaking tradition of publishing highly specialist guides to newly emerging destinations. Significantly, this new edition also covers Addis Ababa and eastern Ethiopia - the main gateway into Somaliland. Also included is a detailed historical and archaeological background to a region whose wealth of rock art, ancient burial sites, ruined cities and historical ports stretches back 5,000 years and has links with ancient Egypt and Axum as well as the more recent Ottoman and British empires. Comprehensive birdwatching and wildlife sections include details of where to look for of the region's endemic and near-endemic birds and mammals, while the guide also contains the only proper maps available for the capital Hargeisa and other large towns such as Burao, Berbera and Borama, compiled from scratch using GPS. Somaliland ranks among the world's most obscure and uncharted travel destinations. It comprises the former colony of British Somaliland, which merged with its Italian namesake to form the Somali Republic upon attaining independence in 1960, but unilaterally seceded from the rest of war-torn Somalia in 1991. Now a peaceful and fully functional self-governing democracy, Somaliland still awaits official recognition by the UN AU and most other such organisations more than quarter of a century later. Yet despite its obscurity, this ancient and largely arid land has much to offer the truly intrepid traveller, and the low-key, low-rise capital Hargeisa Is easily reached by air or overland from neighbouring Ethiopia. With this unique guide, discover Las Geel, the most alluring rock art site on the Horn of Africa; the charmingly decayed Ottoman port of Berbera, which provides access to some splendid beaches and offshore reefs; the spectacular Daallo Escarpment, swathed in fragrant evergreen forests that support several endemic bird species; and the abandoned city of Maduna, the most impressive of several mediaeval Islamic ruins dotted around the arid interior.

Author : Jessica Blair
Publisher : Piatkus
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2011-11-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781405511889

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Dangerous Shores by Jessica Blair Pdf

When John Mitchell inherits property from a distant relative, he and his family move from a comfortable living in Whitby to a large country estate in Cornwall. It seems an ideal place for John and his wife to raise their young daughter, Abigail. However, life in the South is not without its problems and he finds himself clashing with the Gaisfords, a powerful old Cornish family. Any problems the family encounter over the years, however, seem to be averted when Abigail marries handsome Luke Gaisford, in spite of her father's warning that still waters run deep. But Abigail soon learns she should have heeded her father's warning when she uncovers the secrets Luke has been harbouring about his life...

Author : Jeffrey Peterson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 405 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2019-11-26
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781642830125

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A New Coast by Jeffrey Peterson Pdf

More severe storms and rising seas will inexorably push the American coastline inland with profound impact on communities, infrastructure, and natural systems. In A New Coast, Jeffrey Peterson presents the science behind predictions for coastal impacts and explains how current policies fall short of what's needed to prepare for these changes. He outlines a framework of bold, new national policies and funding to support local and state governments. Peterson calls for engagement of citizens, the private sector, as well as local and national leaders in a "campaign for a new coast." This is a forward-looking volume offering new insights for policymakers, planners, business leaders preparing for the changes coming to America's coast.

Author : Philip Briggs
Publisher : Bradt Travel Guides
Page : 652 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Travel
ISBN : IND:30000088039635

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Tanzania by Philip Briggs Pdf

Written by Africa expert Philip Briggs and specializing in wildlife-viewing opportunities, this well-established guide has the latest information on overland and balloon safaris and all the national parks. The main attractions of the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, lakes Victoria and Tanganyika, and other prime regions for travelers are all covered in depth, with details of the big cats, numerous species of antelope,and other wildlife that can be expected to be seen on safari. How to get the most out of photography equipment, combating danger from hippos, crocodiles, and snakes, malaria prevention, personal safety, and recommended local tour operators are included. Interaction with the natives is an enriching and memorable part of a visit, so the section on observing local etiquette and background on Tanzania's group dynamics provide an understanding of the country. Advice for travelers on a range of topics--climbing Kilimanjaro, spice island excursions, ecological tips, and visiting rock paintings--make this guide a valuable companion.

Author : David M. Bush
Publisher : Duke University Press
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780822315902

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Living with the Puerto Rico Shore by David M. Bush Pdf

In this, the eighteenth title in Duke University Press's Living With the Shore series, the authors present a "user's guide" to the coastal zone of Puerto Rico. Presenting a geological appraisal of the history, dynamics, and hazards of the island's coastline, Living With the Puerto Rico Shore is the first in the series to examine a tropical region and the first to examine an area outside the continental United States. The book provides detailed descriptions of the entire shoreline, noting the specific coastal hazards of each coastal reach. These hazards include coastal erosion, storm surge flooding, and potential damage from earthquakes. Where high-density development or significant roads and utilities are particularly at risk, these are also noted. The effects that sand mining, seawalls, jetties, and other attempts at coastal engineering have had on the island are examined. Finally, the authors discuss historical and legal aspects of coastal planning in Puerto Rico, presenting guidelines for selecting building sites. Of interest to all concerned with protecting our shores and beaches and useful to the coastal planner and manager, Living With the Puerto Rico Shore contains an extensive bibliography and a list of agencies involved in coastal issues.

Author : Daniel Clayton
Publisher : UBC Press
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1999-12-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0774807415

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Islands of Truth by Daniel Clayton Pdf

In Islands of Truth, Daniel Clayton examines a series of encounters with the Native peoples and territory of Vancouver Island in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. Although he focuses on a particular region and period, Clayton also meditates on how representations of land and people, and studies of the past, serve and shape specific interests, and how the dawn of Native-Western contact in this part of the world might be studied 200 years later, in the light of ongoing struggles between Natives and non-Natives over land and cultural status. Between the 1770s and 1850s, the Native people of Vancouver Island were engaged by three sets of forces that were of general importance in the history of Western overseas expansion: the West's scientific exploration of the world in the Age of Enlightenment; capitalist practices of exchange; and the geopolitics of nation-state rivalry. Islands of Truth discusses these developments, the geographies they worked through, and the stories about land, identity, and empire stemming from this period that have shaped understanding of British Columbia's past and present. Clayton questions premises underlying much of present B.C. historical writing, arguing that international literature offers more fruitful ways of framing local historical experiences. Islands of Truth is a timely, provocative, and vital contribution to post-colonial studies.

Author : Jabez Gridley Sutherland
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 732 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1882
Category : Damages
ISBN : NYPL:33433008600920

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A Treatise on the Law of Damages by Jabez Gridley Sutherland Pdf

Author : Danielle L. Jensen
Publisher : Tor Teen
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2019-05-07
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781250317711

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Dark Shores by Danielle L. Jensen Pdf

"Richly-woven, evocative, and absolutely impossible to put down — I was hooked from the first lines! Dark Shores has everything I look for in a fantasy novel: fresh, unique settings, a cast of complex and diverse characters, and an unflinching boldness with the nuanced world-building. I loved every word." — Sarah J. Maas, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Throne of Glass The Celendor Empire has set its sights on conquering the far side of the world. And the secret to transporting its legions across the treacherous seas is held by seventeen-year-old Teriana. Teriana has always been taught that east must never meet west, but when her closest friend is forced into an unwanted betrothal, she breaks the rule. A decision Teriana comes to regret when her crew are imprisoned and she lands face-to-face with the Empire’s most ruthless—and secretive—commander, Marcus. To save her people, Teriana chooses to guide Marcus and his legions into a world of meddlesome gods and magic. But with dark forces rising on both sides of the seas, the consequences of her alliance with the enemy may be greater than she imagined . . . especially for her heart. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Author : Deepak Kumar Yadav,Pradeep Kumar,Pardeep Singh,Daniel A. Vallero
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 614 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2021-11-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780323859288

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Hazardous Waste Management by Deepak Kumar Yadav,Pradeep Kumar,Pardeep Singh,Daniel A. Vallero Pdf

Hazardous Waste Management: An Overview of Advanced and Cost-Effective Solutions includes the latest practical knowledge and theoretical concepts for the treatment of hazardous wastes. The book covers five major themes, namely, ecological impact, waste management hierarchy, hazardous waste characteristics and regulations, hazardous wastes management, and future scope of hazardous waste management. It serves as a comprehensive and advanced reference for undergraduate students, researchers and practitioners in the field of hazardous wastes and focuses on the latest emerging research in the management of hazardous waste, the direction in which this branch is developing as well as future prospects. The book deals with all these components in-depth, however, particular attention is given to management techniques and cost-effective, economically feasible solutions for hazardous wastes released from various sources. Comprehensively explores the impact of hazardous wastes on human health and ecosystems Discusses toxicity across solid waste, aquatic food chain and airborne diseases Categorically elaborates waste treatment and management procedures with current challenges Discusses future challenges and the importance of renewing technologies

Author : Sidney Perley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1891
Category : New England
ISBN : HARVARD:HW2M39

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Historic Storms of New England by Sidney Perley Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 538 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1829
Category : Electronic
ISBN : HARVARD:32044092676931

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The Southern Review by Anonim Pdf

Author : David Burke
Publisher : Wakefield Press
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1862548331

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Body at the Melbourne Club by David Burke Pdf

Bertram Armytage, son of a wealthy squatter, a popular sportsman who rowed for Cambridge, was the first Australian-born member of an Antarctic expedition. An expert horseman, he was given charge of the ponies in Ernest Shackleton's great 1907-1909 expedition, narrowly escaping the jaws of killer whales. In London he was decorated by royalty, but on coming home to Australia he went to his part-time city residence, the exclusive Melbourne Club, put on his dinner suit and polar medals and, at the age of 41, shot himself. This mystery-cum-biography provides a new perspective on one of Shackleton's greatest expeditions.